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Buffalo Sabres: Meet the five picks signed from the 2021 NHL Draft

By Sion Fawkes

TORONTO, ON - APRIL 12: Owen Power #25 of the Buffalo Sabres skates in his 1st NHL game against the Toronto Maple Leafs at Scotiabank Arena on April 12, 2022 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The Sabres defeated the Maple Leafs 5-2. (Photo by Claus Andersen/Getty Images)
TORONTO, ON - APRIL 12: Owen Power #25 of the Buffalo Sabres skates in his 1st NHL game against the Toronto Maple Leafs at Scotiabank Arena on April 12, 2022 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The Sabres defeated the Maple Leafs 5-2. (Photo by Claus Andersen/Getty Images) /
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PLYMOUTH, MI – DECEMBER 11: Noah Meier #7 of the Switzerland Nationals battles for position with Alexandr Kisakov #21 of the U17 Russian Nationals during the 2018 Under-17 Four Nations Tournament game at USA Hockey Arena on December 11, 2018 in Plymouth, Michigan. Russia defeated Switzerland 9-1. (Photo by Dave Reginek/Getty Images) /

Alexandr Kisakov

Creativity defines Kisakov’s game and he displays such savvy puck control and skating ability that he is constantly confusing opposing defensemen. He loves to get close to them before shifting one way or another, displaying tremendous agility that allows for numerous breakaways.

In short, Kisakov is an expert at creating plays for himself. How good is he? 56 points in 51 games in 2021-22 and 73 points in 61 should tell you all you need to know. He also scored a combined 62 goals in that span. So overall, Kisakov is one of those guys who will skate right into the AHL and continue where he left off.

Despite his agility, he does not rely on speed. Instead, Kisakov takes shorter strides, and prefers to use only agility to make his move and leave defenders behind. If he displays one major flaw, it is his size, clocking in at 150lb at 5’10. Translation: He needs to figure out how to add some much-needed bulk. 

Of all the prospects listed, Kisakov has the best chance of seeing NHL ice first. Especially if he continues to produce at a high level in the AHL. More on Alexandr Kisakov. 

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